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Letter Published inTheNationsl UAE on3 Feb 23 Food inspection everywhere needs to be more stringent I write in reference to Taniya Dutta's article 100 pupils of Kerala school in hospital in suspected case of food poisoning (January 31): this was one of the more distressing stories I read during the week. Given the number of instances of food poisoning in India, it is clear that not enough is being done to tackle the problem. It needs to be taken more seriously, particularly as it involves children. Those who make and distribute food should be keeping their workplaces and utensils clean. Authorities should be stricter while inspecting these workplaces. I pray for the speedy recovery of the 100 pupils. K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India